This article was written by Florence Anam, Advocacy & Communications Manager for the International Community of Women Living with HIV

No arguments are more persuasive in influencing global HIV and AIDS policy and funding decisions than those of the children and families affected by the disease. After all, these individuals know best the challenges they face and the solutions most likely to work for them. But they must be empowered in order to effect real change.

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